DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 2020-21

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1 ST.PAUL’S COLLEGE, KALAMASSERY |Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Name of the Programme: Another session of FEMI on “INDIAN MATHEMATICIANS”

Date & Venue: 24.02.2021, Online mode: Platform: Google meet

Meet id: meet.google.com/otb-heti-pop

Speaker: Ms. Vyshnavi K.T , IIBSc Mathematics

Teacher-in -Charge: Dr. Savitha K.S

Brief Description of the programme: Another session of FEMI on “INDIAN MATHEMATICIANS”was

organized at 2:00pm on 24.02.2021 through Google Meet . Vyshanvi K.T of IIBSc Mathematics was the

speaker. She presented beautifully, a few major contributions of the famous Indian Mathematicians:

Aryabhatta, Brhamaguptha, Bhaskaracharya and Srinivasa Ramanujan. The students who attended the

programme found it very interesting and were able to appreciate the contributions of these great Indian

Mathematicians to the world of Mathematics.

Number of Participants:30

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Name of the Programme: SCHOLA BREVIS lecture Series, Lecture II- “Hyperbolic functions: A

Geometric Approach”


Meet id: meet.google.com/fco-jcio-bip

Resource Person: Dr. Tijo James, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Pavanatma College,

Murickassery.

Teacher-in -Charge: Dr. Savitha K.S

Brief Description of the programme: On 04.03.2021, as part of the SCHOLA BREVIS lecture Series, an

invited talk on “Hyperbolic functions: A Geometric Approach” was organized at 12:40 pm . The

targeted audience was our first-year Under Graduate students of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

The speaker Dr. Tijo James explained the geometric aspect of the hyperbolic functions which is missing

in the curriculum. He also spoke on the significance and application of these functions apart from the

basic definitions. The students found the lecture very interesting and useful.


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Name of the Programme: INTERACTION WITH AN EXPERT.


Meet id: meet.google.com/qzg-dhzq-mfk

Resource Person: Ms. Asa G Menon, Associate professor, D.B College, Thalayolaparambu.

Brief Description of the programme: An interaction with Ms. Asa G Menon, Associate professor, D.B

College, Thalayolaparambu was organized by the department for our IIMSc students on the topic

“Optimization Techniques” on 22.02.2021 at 7:30pm. The speaker discussed the important concepts of

the Optimization Techniques and clarified the doubts of the students regarding different methods of

solutions to the same problem. She also pointed out the thrust areas for the university examinations. The

students expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to interact with her and told that the programme

really boosted their confidence level for writing the university examinations.

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Name of the Programme : Fresher’s Day – 2021

Date & Venue : 21/01/2021 & Room No.S26

Brief Description of the programme: An official welcome for the first year UG & PG students was

organized by the Maths club of the department on 21/01/2021 through Google meet platform at

12.40pm. The programme started with a prayer by Ms. Thasneem of II B.Sc . Ms. Arya. K.S of II M.Sc

welcomed the gathering.Our Principal ,Ms. Valentine D’cruz and Head of the department, Dr. Savitha

K.S delivered the felicitation speeches. Several games, interesting tasks, songs were arranged for the

freshers by the seniors. Those sessions were well handled by Ms. Aifa M.U of II B.Sc. Freshers got an

opportunity to exhibit their talents and to interact with their seniors. Our students enjoyed the programme

verymuch.The programme ended at 2.30pm with the vote of thanks of Ms. Haritha Sajeevlal of II M.Sc.


Brochure

Activities conducted through online

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Name of the Programme : ZERONE – 2021- THE MATHS CLUB ACTIVITY CONDUCTED

Date & Venue :18/2/21 & Room No.S26

Brief Description of the programme: An official inauguration and first activity of Maths club

“ZERONE” for the year 2020-21 was organized by students of 1𝑠𝑡 Msc Mathematics on 18th

Feb, 12:40 pm. The programme was conducted online through Google meet platform for 2nd &

3rd UG students while 1st UG students were present physically. The activity started with a prayer

song by Angel Aldreena Correya followed by welcome speech delivered by Jeena Elizabeth

Semendhy. Our principal Ms Valentine D’cruz & Head of the Department, Dr.Savitha K.S

delivered the felicitation speeches. The event started by a presentation on topic

“MATHEMATICS BEHIND FINGERPRINTS” prepared by Berny Paul. After that several

games, puzzles & tasks were arranged and all students actively participated in the club activities.

A total of 35 students from 2nd & 3rd Bsc maths were also involved through online platform. The

programme ended around 1:40 pm with vote of thanks by Galdin George Benadict.


Brochure Felicitation by the Principal

Valentine D’cruz

Felicitation by HOD Dr. Savitha K.S

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Game Sessions conducted

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Name of the Programme: The Instrumental Music competition- UDAAN -2020-21

Date & Venue : 26.02.21 & Room No.G01

Brief Description of the programme : In connection with the Pauline Arts Festival UDAAN -

2020-21, Department of Mathematics conducted the Instrumental Music competition- Wind &

Percussion on 26.02.21 at 1.00 pm in the college.Mrs. Deepa George, Assistant professor,

Department of English & Dr. Akhil .P.S ,Assistant professor, Department of Chemistry were the

judges of the events. Among the three participants in the event “ Percussion” , Saahil Raneesh

,Department of B.Voc Tourism , Louis Ansal, Department of B.sc Computer Science and

Abshar Askar, Department of BBA are ranked in the first, second and third positions

respectively. Devanunni, Department of Physics who was the only participant in the wind event

is placed in the first position.

No. of participants:4

Brochure

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Event- Percussion

Saahil Raneesh, Department of B.Voc Tourism - Position .I

Louis Ansal, Department of B.Sc computer science - Position .II

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Abhar Askar,Department of BBA - Position .III

Event- Wind

Devanunni,Department of Physics - Position .I

MAYA.K

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Arts coordinator, Department of Mathematics

Name of the Programme : MATHLETICS-THE MATHS CLUB ACTIVITY CONDUCTED

Date & Venue : 18/3/21 & Room No.S26

Brief Description of the programme : “MATHLETICS”, the Maths club activity initiated by

second years of Bsc Mathematics conducted on 18/3/21 at 12.30 pm.. The program started with

the prayer song by Mariya John and Aifa M.U gave the welcome speech. Head of the

department, Dr. Savitha K.S delivered the felicitation speech. Parvathy H and Vyshnavi K.T

began the program by sharing some valuable knowledge about Pascal triangles and its hidden

features through a power point presentation. It was followed by an exciting game session

coordinated by Ms.Fathima Thasneem, Ms.Fathima Abdul Azeez and Ms.Mary Lidhiya Almeda,

based on magic squares and magic triangles. Ms. Vyshnavi K.T conducted a brain teaser game

session. The debate coordinated by Rehana M on the topic ‘Online classes Vs Offline classes’

gave the students an opportunity to share their views and opinions on the topic. Ms. Fathima

Misriya of III Bsc was selected as the best debater. Teachers were the judges of the events. All

the students supported very well with their active participation in all the events. First years

participated in the program through online . Prizes are distributed to the winners. The

programme was concluded by the vote of thanks of Arun Krishna

No. of participants:80

Brochure

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Presentation by Vyshnavi Presentation by Ms. Parvathy Debate session

Game session

Prize Distribution

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Name of the Programme : COMPACT COURSE ON ALGEBRA AND ANALYSIS; BEYOND THE

SYLLUBI

Date & Venue : 27th January – 6th February 2021.

Brief Description of the programme: Department of Mathematics, St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery

organized a compact course on Algebra and Analysis in association with the Ramanujan Mathematical

Society. The course is arranged in the online mode via Google meet platform during 27th January – 6th

February 2021. There was a brief inaugural ceremony on 27th January in which the RMS Vice President,

Prof. A. Vijayakumar, Emeritus Professor, Department of Mathematics, CUSAT inaugurated the compact

course. The convener of the Compact Course Dr. Manju K. Menon welcomed the gathering and briefed

about the course. The College Principal in charge Prof. Valentine D’cruz presided over the function. All

the participants were requested to introduce themselves and we were so happy to note that there were

participants from Odisha, Bangalore, Trichy, and from different parts of Kerala such as Kannur, Palghat,

Trichur, Changanassery and also from Ernakulam. Due to the pandemic situation, we were forced to

conduct the Compact Course in Online and we are thankful to the RMS authorities for sanctioning our

proposal. The brochure was circulated all over the country through various whatsapp groups and in the

brochure, we had clearly mentioned that the number of participants is restricted for the effectiveness of

the programme. The speakers were Dr. Didimos K V, S H College, Thevara and Dr. V B Kirankumar,

CUSAT who are really authorities in these areas in Mathematics. Both the speakers lectured the topics in

such a manner that the participants of all levels could understand, and both the speakers spent some time

regularly to clear the participant’s doubts. We had shared the notes and problem sessions to all the

participants. We have recorded each class and shared the YouTube link of each class with the

participants.

Number of Participants: 71 registered participants out of which 25 were shortlisted

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